Feminist Science/Environmental Studies

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Position Announcement
Department of Women's Studies

San Diego State University








The Department of Women's Studies at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek to strengthen our offerings in the following area:



Feminist Science/Environmental Studies: Expertise in feminist scientific research concerning women, including critique of dominant scientific models, the history of women in science, and alternative approaches to the understanding of female bodies, sexualities, reproduction, the environment and sustainability.



The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field, with a minimum of a graduate minor or concentration in Women’s Studies required and a minimum of an M.A. in biological or environmental science, and:



· Ability to support and develop Women’s Studies Curriculum in natural science, technology, and ecofeminism, including concerns related to gender, race, class, sexuality, and species
· A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching of a very diverse student population, including theoretical, applied and activist perspectives

· A commitment to strengthen an already successful M.A. program in Women’s Studies

· A commitment to collaborate in College and University programs related to the environment and sustainability

· A strong record or promise of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to level of appointment

· Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues and community to develop productive networks for education and research



Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment is scheduled to begin in August 2011. Information about the position and the department is available at our Web Site at http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/wsweb/. Application letters, enclosing names of three references, sample syllabi, and curriculum vitae should be sent to: Search Committee, Women's Studies Department, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego CA 92182-6030



SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran status, including veterans of the Vietnam era.